Tickets now on sale. Use code SLEIGH10 for a 10% discount. Offer closes 31 August 2026

Experience the magic of Christmas with the Sleigh Bell Special at the Doon Valley Railway, a hidden gem in the heart of Ayrshire.

🚂 Event Highlights

• A Magical Journey: Step aboard a vintage heritage train for a festive trip through the scenic Doon Valley.
• Meet Santa: Keep your eyes on the roof—the sound of sleigh bells signals Santa’s arrival before he joins you onboard to personally greet every child.
• Personalised Gifts: Every child (up to age 15) receives a specially selected gift from Santa himself.
• Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen: After your ride, visit the festive Signal Box Café for seasonal refreshments and a warm welcome.

The Sleigh Bell Specials run on select dates in late November and December 2026:

• Dates: November 28th & 29th; December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th.
• Departure Times: 10:15 am, 11:15 am, 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm, and 2:45 pm.

Please arrive at the car park 10 minutes before departure for the shuttle bus to Dunaskin Station.

🎟️ Tickets & Booking

Tickets are highly popular and must be pre-booked online; no walk-ins are available for this special event.

We welcome group bookings - please contact us for details. Please note that due to the limited number of seats available on our coach we cannot guarantee your exact day and time.

In order that Santa has the appropriate presents for children, please give their name, age and gender when completing the booking.  If a child does not require a present please book as an adult.

• Adults & Children (3-15): £25.00
• Infants & Toddlers (Under 3): £10 (must travel on an adult's lap).
• There are no carers or group discounts available for these trains.
• ARPG members free travel does not apply to this special event.

All attractions are subject to availability. The Doon Valley Railway is a charity run entirely by passionate volunteers dedicated to preserving Ayrshire's rail history.